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US6896147B2
US6896147B2 US10/366,574 US36657403A US6896147B2 US 6896147 B2 US6896147 B2 US 6896147B2 US 36657403 A US36657403 A US 36657403A US 6896147 B2 US6896147 B2 US 6896147B2
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D1/00—Containers having bodies formed in one piece, e.g. by casting metallic material, by moulding plastics, by blowing vitreous material, by throwing ceramic material, by moulding pulped fibrous material, by deep-drawing operations performed on sheet material
    • B65D1/02—Bottles or similar containers with necks or like restricted apertures, designed for pouring contents
    • B65D1/0223—Bottles or similar containers with necks or like restricted apertures, designed for pouring contents characterised by shape
    • B65D1/0261—Bottom construction
    • B65D1/0276—Bottom construction having a continuous contact surface, e.g. Champagne-type bottom
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D21/00—Nestable, stackable or joinable containers; Containers of variable capacity
    • B65D21/02—Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together
    • B65D21/0209—Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together stackable or joined together one-upon-the-other in the upright or upside-down position
    • B65D21/023—Closed containers provided with local cooperating elements in the top and bottom surfaces, e.g. projection and recess
    • B65D21/0231—Bottles, canisters or jars whereby the neck or handle project into a cooperating cavity in the bottom
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
    • B29C49/00—Blow-moulding, i.e. blowing a preform or parison to a desired shape within a mould; Apparatus therefor
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29K—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES B29B, B29C OR B29D, RELATING TO MOULDING MATERIALS OR TO MATERIALS FOR MOULDS, REINFORCEMENTS, FILLERS OR PREFORMED PARTS, e.g. INSERTS
    • B29K2067/00—Use of polyesters or derivatives thereof, as moulding material
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29L—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASS B29C, RELATING TO PARTICULAR ARTICLES
    • B29L2031/00—Other particular articles
    • B29L2031/712—Containers; Packaging elements or accessories, Packages
    • B29L2031/7158—Bottles
    • B29L2031/716—Bottles of the wide mouth type, i.e. the diameters of the bottle opening and its body are substantially identical

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  • the present invention relates generally to a base structure and more particularly to a base structure for a blow molded container with enhanced structural integrity and simplified geometry.
  • plastic containers such as are shown in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,005,716 (Eberle); 4,108,324 (Krishnakumer et al); and 4,134,510 (Chang).
  • the design of plastic containers must take into account the container's structural integrity, the manufacturing cost to mass produce the container, and the aesthetic appearance of the container to the eye of the consumer.
  • a hot-fillable plastic container must be structurally sound to withstand various forces relating to the so-called “hot-fill” process. Moreover, it must withstand rough handling during transportation to the ultimate consumer.
  • a “hot-fill” process is the procedure by which containers are filled with a substance at a high temperature after which the containers are capped. As the substance cools within the container, stresses and strains develop in the container due to changes in the volume of the contents. Containers that store products under pressure, such as carbonated beverages, also experience pressure changes due to changes in ambient temperature.
  • a commercially satisfactory container structure must not only withstand these forces from a structural viewpoint, but must also present an aesthetically pleasing appearance to the ultimate consumer.
  • Krishnakumer et al. illustrate a rounded container base structure which employs various structural elements molded into the base which enhances structural integrity.
  • This base design has a series of radially extending ribs which allow the base structure to withstand a variety of applied forces and which minimizes the use of plastic.
  • Eberle disclose a round base structure having a central concavity and a convex heel.
  • the heel surrounds the concavity and merges therewith and with the container sidewall.
  • the wall of the bottom structure generally decreases in thickness progressively from the innermost point of the concavity to the sidewall. The structure allows the base to withstand the various stresses and strains applied to the container and also minimizes the use of plastic.
  • Chang show a round base which employs a series of circumferential ribs in combination with radial ribs to provide the desired degree of structural integrity.
  • the radial ribs intersect all of the circumferential ribs.
  • the various ribs are solid.
  • prior base structures for blow molded containers usually include horizontal or vertical annular sections or ribs', to provide stiffness and increase structural support. These additional support structures create crevices and recesses in the interior of the container.
  • a viscous substance such as jelly, jam, preserves or heavy syrup
  • the viscous substance may become trapped in these crevices and recesses. In these instances, a consumer may have difficulty accessing and removing the substance from the container.
  • a base structure for a blow-molded container having a sidewall comprises a support heel having an outer portion and an inner portion, the outer portion merging with the container sidewall.
  • An inner projecting portion merges with the inner portion of the support heel. The inner projecting portion is pushed up towards the body and is inclined at an angle of at least about 50 degrees
  • a container in another embodiment, comprises a hollow body portion having a longitudinal axis and a top portion with a finish extending upwardly from the body portion.
  • An enclosed base portion includes an outer wall merging with the body portion opposite from the top portion and an inner wall merging with the outer wall to form a support surface.
  • the inner wall includes a smooth inclined surface projecting inwardly towards the body portion and forming an interior angle of at least about 40 degrees with respect to a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
  • a base structure for a container having a sidewall comprises a support heel having an outer portion and an inner portion.
  • the outer portion merges with the container sidewall.
  • An inner projecting portion merges with the inner portion of the support heel.
  • the inner projecting portion comprises a truncated cone, the cone being formed at an angle adapted to minimize a diameter of an amorphous ring of material formed therein.
  • FIG. 1 is a side view of a container including a base structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a cross-section view taken along line 2 — 2 of FIG. 1 of a container including a base structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 3 is a cut-away perspective view of a container including a base structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a bottom view of a container including a base structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a blow-molded plastic container 1 such as may be used in the sale of jelly, jam and preserves.
  • containers can typically be designed to contain liquid volumes of a one-half gallon, 32 ounces, or the like.
  • the container 1 comprises a base 4 for supporting the container 1 .
  • the container 1 has a longitudinal axis 100 when the container 1 is standing upright on its base 4 .
  • a hollow body 6 extends upwardly from the base 4 .
  • a top portion 8 finishes upwardly from the body 6 and may include a threaded neck 12 for filling and dispensing. Neck 12 also is sealable with a cap (not shown).
  • the preferred container further comprises a shoulder 11 located below neck 12 and above body 6 .
  • the body 6 is defined by roughly rectangular sides 14 that connect shoulder 11 and base 4 and has a rectangular cross-section. Of course, the body may have other shapes.
  • the sides 14 of the preferred container may include at least one label mounting area.
  • a label or labels can be applied to one or more of the label mounting areas using methods that are well known to those skilled in the art, including shrink wrap labeling and adhesive methods. As applied, the label extends either around the entire body of the container or extends over the entirety or a portion of the label mounting area.
  • the container 1 is preferably a pressure-adjustable container, in particular a ‘hot-fill’ container that is adapted to be filled with a substance at a temperature above room temperature.
  • the container 1 may be formed in a blow mold and may be produced from a polyester or other plastic material, such as a heat set polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
  • PET polyethylene terephthalate
  • the cap (not shown) seals the container and confines the substance inside the container.
  • the container When used in a hot-fill processing, the container is filled with a substance at an elevated temperature. The cap is then installed on the container neck. As the temperature of the substance and air decreases to ambient temperatures, its volume decreases. The container and its base structure must react to the reduction in volume and accommodate the stresses and strains while remaining structurally sound. Moreover, the base must also be capable of withstanding various other forces, such as changes in internal pressure, and the usual handling forces.
  • the base structure according to embodiments of the present invention is shaped to withstand these various forces.
  • the base structure reduces the need for plastic, yet still enhances the overall structural integrity of the container.
  • the base structure has a simplified geometry that allows for easy removal of the substance from the container.
  • the base structure according to an exemplary embodiment has an annular support heel 18 .
  • the support heel 18 allows the container 1 to be supported erect on a horizontal surface.
  • the support heel 18 is preferably rounded and forms an annular line of contact with the horizontal surface (not shown).
  • the annular support heel 18 has an inner and an outer portion, 20 and 22 , respectively.
  • the outer portion 22 merges with the container's sidewall 14 .
  • the inner portion 20 of the annular support heel 18 has an upwardly inclined surface 24 that forms an inner projecting portion 25 .
  • the support heel 18 surrounds the inner projecting portion 25 .
  • the inner projecting portion 25 may comprise an inverted cone as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 .
  • Inclined surface 24 forms walls 26 of the inverted cone.
  • Walls 26 are substantially smooth and preferably do not include ribs, recesses or other structural elements formed therein. Walls 26 of the cone are formed in a much stepper angle and are raised up deeper into the container than is done on most traditional push-up bases. This increased height can allow the material used to form the inner projecting portion 25 to stretch down into the base and support heel 18 .
  • An inclination angle of the inner projecting portion 25 is selected to minimize an amorphous ring that inherently appears therein. After a hot fill process, the amorphous ring tends to roll out. However, the increased height and steeper angle of the inverted cone prohibit roll out past the support heel 18 of the container.
  • the inner projecting portion 25 is preferably inset from the support heel 18 of the container 1 .
  • the inverted cone 25 shown in FIG. 3 is inset a distance D 1 from the support heel 18 .
  • the amount of inset can depend upon the size of the container, the angle of inclination of the inverted cone, and other production factors.
  • the inset distance D 1 between the walls 26 of the inverted cone and the support heel 18 of the container 1 can be utilized to facilitate the stacking of containers on top of each other.
  • This area can be adapted to receive an exterior surface of a cap of a container.
  • at least one concentric ring can be formed between the inner projecting portion 25 and the support heel 18 .
  • two concentric rings 27 A, 27 B are provided.
  • the concentric rings 27 A, 27 B typically surround the inner projecting portion 25 and are also inset with respect to the support heel 18 .
  • ring 27 A is inset a distance D 2 from support heel 18
  • ring 27 B is inset a distance D 3 from support heel 18 .
  • Ring 27 A is formed around ring 27 B.
  • the concentric rings can have different heights, widths, etc. and can be adapted to receive and mate with the external surface of the cap that is used to seal the container. Accordingly, sealed, capped containers can be stacked on top of each other for easy storage and shipping.
  • FIG. 2 is a cross-section of the base.
  • the inner portion 20 transitions at an inset from the support heel 18 into the inclined surface 24 .
  • the inclined surface 24 projects inwardly towards the body 6 of the container 1 to form inner projecting portion 25 .
  • the inner projecting portion 25 is adapted to minimize an amorphous ring of material that inherently forms therein. It has been determined experimentally that forming a portion of the base pushed up towards the hollow body 6 at an inclination angle of about 40 degrees or more minimizes the amorphous ring.
  • the inclined surface 24 forms an inverted cone as the inner projecting portion 25 .
  • the inner projecting portion 25 may take other shapes, for example, a pyramid shape.
  • a vertex of the inverted cone extends towards the hollow body 6 of the container 1 and a frustum of the cone is arranged in the vicinity of a plane of the support heel 18 .
  • the inner projecting portion 25 preferably has a height H of about 0.2 inches or more as measured from the annular line of contact of the container with a horizontal support surface (not shown).
  • the inverted cone has a height of about 0.85 inches.
  • the particular height of the inner projecting portion is dependent upon the preform used and how it distributes material in the base, the fill temperatures and other processing conditions.
  • the extent to which the inner projecting portion 25 projects towards the body 6 may also contribute to minimizing the size of the amorphous ring and preventing roll out.
  • the vertex of the cone terminates in a plateau 32 .
  • the plateau 32 is typically circular and in this embodiment has a diameter of about 0.4 inches.
  • the plateau 32 may have a substantially flat top surface 34 .
  • a dimple is typically present in the top surface 34 of the plateau 32 .
  • the dimple in the illustrated embodiment is arcuate with a radius of about 0.375 inches.
  • a button formed from excess material is typically present on a bottom surface 36 of the plateau 32 , opposite from the dimple.
  • the inner projecting portion 25 is usually centered around the longitudinal axis 100 of the container.
  • the frustum of the cone opens downwardly away from the body 6 of the container 1 .
  • the opening of the frustum of the cone is circular and has a diameter of about 1.7 inches.
  • the frustum may merge with a concentric ring formed in the base 4 or with the inner portion 20 of the support heel 18 .
  • the inclined surface 24 forms the sides of the cone and extend between the vertex and the frustum.
  • the inclined surface 24 of the inner projecting portion 25 is inclined at an angle selected to minimize the size of an amorphous ring of material present therein.
  • the angle is preferably substantially constant along the length of the inclined surface. This interior angle ⁇ is measured with respect to a plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal access of the container and inside the frustum of the cone, as shown in FIG. 4 .
  • the inclined surface 24 is preferably inclined at an angle greater than about 40 degrees, and preferably greater than about 50 degrees. A cross-section of the inclined surface 24 is substantially linear.
  • the inclined surface 24 includes an interior surface 28 facing towards the interior of the container 1 an outer surface 30 facing outside of the container 1 .
  • the interior surface 28 is substantially smooth, that is, the interior surface 28 should not include any ribs, recesses, or other structural elements.
  • the exterior surface 30 of the inclined surface 24 is also preferably smooth.
  • the inner projecting portion 25 does not include and ribs or other structural elements. This helps to minimize the amount of plastic used to form the base and to simplify the production process. Also, eliminating as much geometry on the interior surfaces of the container as possible aids in removal of a substance from the container.
  • both the interior and exterior surfaces 28 , 30 may include minor surface imperfections and defects that do not have a significant effect on the smoothness of their surfaces.
  • a base structure for a blow molded container comprises a push up portion which does not include any ribs or other structural supports.
  • the geometry of the base structure is simplified and can facilitate the removal of substance from the container.
  • the structure of the push up eliminates unnecessary geometry while still maintaining the structural integrity of the base. Additionally, by eliminating the need for ribs or additional structural members in the base push up, the amount of material needed to form the base structure is reduced and the manufacturing process of the container is simplified.

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